Roger L. Youmas
Rochester,NY
Summary
9+ years’ of experience working with diverse populations in mental health as well as homeless within health care, outpatient, and inpatient treatment settings and the judicial system. Facilitated individual and group outpatient therapy sessions at a mental health outpatient treatment center utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). Strong therapeutic skills applied to adult and youth populations. Proven ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams. Resourceful regarding community services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advocate/Counselor
Holy Cross School
09.2022 - Current
- Advocate for students’ by providing consistent academic, social, and emotional support
- coordinate interactions among students, teachers, and administration to ensure effective resolution of student issues
- Assist in conflict resolution and promoting positive behavior strategies to create a safe learning environment
- Support students in developing communication, self-advocacy, and problem-solving skills
- Foster an inclusive and encourage atmosphere that improves students’ confidence and engagement
- Assess students’ needs and deliver guidance to enhance overall well-being and success
Social Worker
Unity Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage
- Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented
- Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implemented plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan
Social Worker
Rochester City School District
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Provided multi-culturally sensitive psycho/social assessments for referred students in order to determine the nature of the problem, strengths of the student, environmental resources available to the student and the types of services needed to assist the student within and/or outside of the school setting.
- Conducted home visits to assess and build bridges and linkages between home and school environments. Provided transition strategies for students re-entering general education.
- Provided individual and small group counseling services to students with IEP’s.
- Provided information and referral, and where necessary, case management services to students’ parents and faculty regarding human service agencies and resources appropriate to meet student needs.
- Participated in the educational planning and review of all students identified as having disabilities and requiring the direct or indirect service of a school social worker. Maintain appropriate and required records, documents and statistics as required for the program or school assignment.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
Greater Rochester Collaborate (GRC) Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport
Rochester, NY05-2016
Bachelors in Social Work - undefined
Greater Rochester Collaborate (GRC) Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport
Rochester, NY05-2014
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Family based therapy
- Case Management
- Individual & Group Therapy
- Treatment Goals
- Community resources
- Suicide Prevention
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Rochester Rehab/Ventures Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS), Rochester, NY
- MSW Candidate Intern (606-hour placement) August 2014 – May 2015
- Provided ongoing mental health services using evidence-based and person centered practices by providing advisement of caseloads, providing 1 on 1 support and facilitating workshops aimed at assisting clients in overcoming their mental health barriers to successful goal acquisition.
- Monroe County Office of Probation – Community Corrections, Rochester, NY
- Social Work Intern (440-hour placement) January 2014 – May 2014
- Conducted initial interviews with clients and referred clients to local community resources, update clients’ progress to the presiding Judge. Communicated and worked effectively with clients and team members and conducted weekly office visits with clients, while practicing confidentiality.
- Pre-Trial Law Services Corporation, Rochester, NY
- Social Work Intern (440-hour placement) January 2013 – August 2013
- Learned the referral process to connect clients to local community resources. Conducted interviews with potential clients at the Monroe County Jail and made court appearances to update Judges on client’s progress. Made daily contacts with clients via telephone and conducted initial intakes with case manager’s guidance. Worked affectively with clients and as a team member.
- Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
- Human Service Intern (440-hour placement) January 2012 – August 2012
- Provided tutoring and supervision for clients ages 14-18 in the core areas of high school to get clients prepared for state testing. Clients where present from 2pm till 6pm daily to practice on math skills, reading skills, computer literacy, science, and language arts.
Timeline
Student Advocate/Counselor
Holy Cross School
09.2022 - Current
Social Worker
Unity Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2022
Social Worker
Rochester City School District
09.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelors in Social Work - undefined
Greater Rochester Collaborate (GRC) Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport
Masters in Social Work -
Greater Rochester Collaborate (GRC) Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport